English Halfpenny Token

There is a portrait of Sir Isaac Newton on the obverse. The reverse features the caduceus, the cornucopia and an olive branch. Tokens such as this were produced from 1787-1797 when there was a shortage of regal copper coinage. This led the Anglesey Mines Company to produce its own copper penny and halfpenny tokens, a practice that became widespread during the period.

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